2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson and Santa Cruz Recalled Over Brake Issue

In May 2026, Hyundai Motor America began recalling select 2025-2026 Hyundai vehicles across 2 models over a brake issue.

The defect: software in the front cameras may cause the forward collision avoidance system to activate prematurely and unexpectedly apply the brakes.

The hazards: unexpected braking increases the risk of a crash.

Components: forward collision avoidance automatic emergency braking

Affected vehicles: 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson, 2025-2026 Hyundai Santa Cruz, 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Plug-In Hybrid and 2025-2026 Hyundai Tucson Hybrid

Number of vehicles affected: 423,062

The fix: dealers will update the front camera software, free of charge.

Source: Hyundai Motor America’s filing with NHTSA

Owners should: watch for a letter from Hyundai Motor America. Letters are expected to go out July 17, 2026. Hyundai Motor America’s number for this recall is 302.

Contacts:

• Hyundai Motor America customer service: 1-855-371-9460
• Hyundai Motor America recall number: 302
• NHTSA campaign number: 26V316000
• NHTSA vehicle safety hotline: 1-888-327-4236
• Check a VIN: nhtsa.gov/recalls

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